Age, Biography and Wiki
Ben Tapuai (Ben N. L. Tapuai) was born on 19 January, 1989 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, is an Australian rugby union player. Discover Ben Tapuai's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?
| Popular As |
Ben N. L. Tapuai |
| Occupation |
Rugby Player |
| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
19 January 1989 |
| Birthday |
19 January |
| Birthplace |
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
|
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 35 years old group.
Ben Tapuai Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Ben Tapuai height is 1.80m and Weight 95 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.80m |
| Weight |
95 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Ben Tapuai Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ben Tapuai worth at the age of 35 years old? Ben Tapuai’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Australia. We have estimated Ben Tapuai's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
Ben Tapuai Social Network
Timeline
Ben Tapuai (born 19 January 1989) is an Australian professional rugby player for The Sharks, who plays in the United Rugby Championship.
Tapuai grew up in Melbourne and is of Samoan heritage.
His playing position is centre.
In 2005 Tapuai was part of the World Rugby Youth Invitational Tournament in Japan.
In 2006 Tapuai was part of the Australian Schoolboys squad that toured Fiji and New Zealand, along with Robert Horne.
Both Tapuai and Horne continued in the Schoolboys in 2007, and Tapuai was selected at inside centre (No.12) ahead of fellow Queensland representative James O'Connor.
Notably, he played schoolboy rugby with four other players that would go on to play professional rugby, including three other wallabies.
In 2008 Tapuai represented the Australian Under 20s in Japan, and played in the 2008 IRB Junior World Championship in Wales.
Tapuai is a product of Sunnybank.
In 2009 Tapuai made his Super Rugby debut for the Reds against the Crusaders while still in the Queensland state academy program.
He played four games for the Reds in that season.
Tapuai played few games for Reds in 2010, and coach Ewen McKenzie said Tapuai had struggled to get through 80 minutes and needed to work on his fitness.
Regarding Tapuai's versatility, McKenzie said, "He can play No.10, 12 and 13. He's probably better suited to No.13 but it depends on the centre combination."
In 2011 Tapuai he and his brother Rex Tapuai formed a strong partnership at inside (No.12) and outside centre (No.13) to help the 'Dragons' win the final of the Queensland Premier Rugby competition.
In 2011, under a full contract he played in 10 of the Reds 18 games, including the final, and formed a strong combination with Wallaby centre Anthony Fainga'a.
In 2011 Reds acknowledged Tapuai's emerging talents - strong defence, straight ball running and accurate left boot, and he received the Reds award for Most Improved Player.
Later in 2011, Tapuai made his debut for the Wallabies, in Australia's 60–11 win against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
This was a non-cap match, and he went on as a replacement for Berrick Barnes.
A week later he made his test debut for Australia against Wales, in Cardiff, called on to replace Adam Ashley-Cooper.
In 2012 "Tapuai started in the Reds first eight games ... until he sustained a broken collarbone in a tackle by Stormers centre Juan de Jongh in Brisbane."
In 2012 here was speculation Tapuai would sign with the Melbourne Rebels for 2013.
He said, "I was contemplating going, but at the end of the day I stuck at it and stuck with the Reds ... but in saying that it would be awesome to go back to Melbourne and to finish off there, but I haven't even thought of that."
On 2 November 2016, Tapuai left Western Force to join English club Bath in the Aviva Premiership with immediate effect.
Against the Waratahs, in Round 18, Tapuai left the bench to replace Faingaa in the 78th minute.
On 6 March 2018, Tapuai agrees a deal to join Premiership rivals Harlequins from the 2018–19 season.
He was a replacement in the Premiership final against Exeter on 26 June 2021 as Harlequins won the game 40-38 in the highest scoring Premiership final ever.
On 25 July 2021, Tapuai would move to South Africa to sign for Durban-based Sharks in the United Rugby Championship ahead of the 2021-22 season.
He made his debut for the Sharks on 20 November 2021 when he started against the Cheetahs, in a match that formed part of the Toyota Challenge.
He later made his URC debut on 22 January 2022 when starting for the Sharks in an away match against the Lions.
